Table 3 Regression analysis. Adjusted odds ratio

Ethnic group Asian (compared to White/European)

1.7*

1.2-2.3

Ethnic group African (compared to White/European)

2.7**

1.9-3.9

Birth weight (per kg increase in weight)

1.4

1.2-1.65

Does not enjoys physical activity (per unit increase (scale 1-5: 1 very much enjoys, 5 very much dislikes))

1.4

1.2-1.5

Watches more than 3 hours of TV a day

1.3

1.1-1.7

Solid food before 3 months

1.2

1.02-1.5

Smoking near child

1.3

1.02-1.6

Mothers pre-pregnancy weight (> 60 Kg)

1.9

1.6-2.3

Leaving school at age 18 (A'level) compared to leaving at age 16 (no qualifications or O'levels).

0.55

0.4-0.77

Leaving school at age 20+ (University) compared to leaving school at 16 (no qualifications or O'levels).

0.67

0.53-0.83

Income >£20,800 (compared to <£10,400)

0.84

0.67-1.0

Income £10,400-£20,800 (compared to <£10,400)

0.76

0.61-0.93

Indoor activities (per unit increase on a 0-30 scale).

1.06

1.03-1.08